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How to Take The Mystery Out Of an Architect Scale Ruler

An Architect Scale Ruler has several scales on it, which makes it look very

How Do You Use an Architect Scale Ruler?
How Do You Use an Architect Scale Ruler?

confusing and mysterious. But in a couple of minutes, you will be able to overcome that mystery, and be able to use this type of ruler.

You would use one of these rulers when examining a scaled drawing. An architect or draftsman makes a drawing on paper, to represent a large building. It could also be a machine or a map, or something that is much larger than a piece of paper. At the bottom of the drawing, it show what scale is used in the drawing. For example: 1/8″ equals one foot. or 1/4″ equals one mile.

Architect Scale Ruler
Architect Scale Ruler

Let’s make an example of a drawing that says 1/8″ equals one foot. Then you would use the 1/8 scale on the architect scale ruler. All the important measurements are already marked on the paper, so you wouldn’t need your ruler there. Some measurements on the paper are not marked, for different reasons. That’s when you need your ruler. In this particular case, the 1/8 scale has a mark every 1/8″. Not all the marks are labeled with a number, because there’s not enough room. It may have markings at 4, 8, 12, etc. Just set your ruler on the drawing to measure the thing in question, and simply read the number of feet on the 1/8 scale.

Wasn’t that easy?

How To Salute Veterans on Veteran’s Day With Maglite Flashlights

What is a good way to thank veterans for their service on Veteran’s Day?

American Flag and Maglite Flashlights
American Flag
  • Give them Maglite Flashlights with the digital camo design, with your corporate logo laser engraved.
  • Take a veteran to lunch.
  • Just tell them “Thanks for your service”.
  • Give them tickets to a show or a game.
  • Ask them about their time in the service, then just listen to what they tell you. You may be amazed.

 

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Wild Ways to Have Your Maglite Engraved

When you order Maglites to promote your business, you normally have your logo engraved on the barrel. Here are some Wild Ways to make this project interesting…

Wild Ways to Have Your Maglite Engraved
K3A Maglite Solitaire Flashlight

 

  1. Have your Maglite engraved with your name instead of your company logo.
  2. Engrave only your phone number. Your customer will remember who gave it to them. Research has proven this.
  3. Engrave a picture of your face on the head or another smooth part of the Maglite, then your phone number on the barrel.
  4. Engrave your customer’s name, not your name. This is called “personalization” in the industry. Try “Property of John Green”.
  5. Try “This Maglite was stolen from John Green”.

    Wild Ways to Have Your Maglite Engraved
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The Tally Books That Are Perfect for National VFW Day

Tally Books are usually used in the field to make continual notes on the progress of a job. They are used by

and many other people that need a weatherproof notebook. This stock tally book has a picture of the US flag. It is so appropriate today, September 29, for National VFW Day in America. You can use it in your job, or you can imprint it with the name of your local VFW, and pass them out to the members as a show of gratitude.

Get to Know Your Customers, With Promotional Maglights on Thursday, July 17

Promotional Maglights (Maglites) are a great way to celebrate “Get to Know Your

Promotional Maglights (Maglites)
K3A Maglite Solitaire Flashlight- Blue

Customers Day”. That special day is the 3rd Thursday of every quarter. This month, that day is July 17. It’s the best time to give these promotional products to your best customers, and solidify your relationship. If you don’t hold onto your customers, someone else might.

 

Celebrate “Tape Measure Day” July 14 with your Pipe Diameter Tape Measure

Every day has a special meaning, thanks to “National Day Calendar“. July 14 happens to be National Tape Measure Day. It’s your opportunity to get out

Pipe Diameter Tape Measure
W906PD Lufkin Diameter Tape, Inches

your Pipe Diameter Tape Measure and measure everything that is round.

  • tires
  • trees
  • totem poles
  • handles
  • hockey pucks
  • hamburger buns
  • apples
  • artichokes
  • abdomens
  • poles
  • pipes
  • pop cans
  • candles
  • candy canes
  • coffee cups

Lufkin makes the best pocket sized Pipe Diameter Tape Measure. If you have one, put it to good use on the 14th and find the diameter of all the round stuff you can find.

How to Design Your Dream Home With an Architect Scale Ruler

An Architect Scale Ruler is one of the first tools you will need to design your

Dream Home

dream home. A special computer design program is another tool. But, when you print out your initial design, a architect scale ruler is absolutely necessary to see the measurements. If your printout, or blueprint, is in a 1/8 scale, you would use the 1/8 edge of the ruler. If it is 1/4 scale,

Architect scale ruler
How To Read Blueprints

then use the 1/4 scale of your tape. You then read the number of feet that the ruler shows you. This will help you to design areas that are large enough to fit your appliances like a washer and dryer, and refrigerator. You can also cut out models of your furniture, and move them around in different configurations. It’s much easier now, than after the house is built. Have fun!

 

 

How to Observe National Skilled Trades Day Today, with a Lufkin Tape Measure

The first Wednesday in May is “National Skilled Trades Lufkin tape measureDay “. This year it is today, May 7. What are the skilled trades? Basically, they are the trades that you would learn in a county trades school:

  • Carpentry
  • Electrical work
  • Construction
  • Painting
  • HVAC
  • Excavation
  • Medical Coding
  • Auto Mechanics
  • Chef
  • EMT
  • Nursing Aid
  • Boat Repair
  • Plumbing

If you know a student in one of these fields, consider giving them a Lufkin tape measure with your company logo.

“Pi Day 2025” Pipe Diameter Tape Measure Contest

Pipe Diameter Tape Measure
Pipe Diameter Tape Measure

March 14 is “Pi Day”. It’s the perfect day to celebrate the Pipe Diameter Tape Measure. For those who don’t know, a “pi tape” is one that tells you the diameter of a pipe, when you wrap it around the pipe.

Want to win a free Pi Tape? Be the first to answer this question correctly:

What famous scientist was born on Pi Day (March 14), or 3/14?

What Are Tally Books Used For?

Tally Books have been around for a long time. They are pocket-sized blank

Oilfield Workers Use Tally Books
Oilfield Workers Use Tally Books

notebooks used for recording data in the field. Oilfield workers are frequent users of such books. Every time you add a section of pipe, or make a change in the settings of the drilling rig, you would want to record that right now. Tally books are designed to be pocket size, durable, and water resistant. Even the new “stone pad” looks like paper, but it is resistant to water and physical attempts to tear the pages.

How to Build Better Pipe Tally Books
How to Build a Better Pipe Tally Book

Why not use an electronic method of recording these bits of data? That would require a reliable power source, unbreakable device, and one that is not able to malfunction. Then, it is smart to stay with an old fashioned notebook.

Custom tally books are available, too. Your company logo, phone number, and even tables, can be imprinted on the cover.